JP7309146B2 - Fuel tank cap locking device - Google Patents

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TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a fuel tank cap locking device for locking or unlocking the opening and closing of a cap that closes a filler opening leading to a fuel tank.

Usually, a fuel filler port is provided at the top of a fuel tank in a large motorcycle, and a cap that can open and close the fuel filler port by moving between a closed position that blocks the fuel filler port and an open position that opens the fuel filler port, A locking device for a fuel tank cap has been proposed, which has locking means for locking or unlocking the opening and closing of the cap. For example, as a conventional locking device for a fuel tank cap, as disclosed in Patent Document 1, an operation knob that can be pivoted about a pivot axis by an operator and a rocking mechanism for the operation knob are disclosed. The cap is movable in conjunction with the movement operation, and is between a locking position where the cap closes the filler port and a permissive position where the locking is released and the cap is allowed to open. A locking means that operates, and a locking means that locks the movement of the locking means from the locking position to the permitting position or releases the lock to permit the movement of the locking means from the locking position to the permitting position. and those equipped with.

Italian Patent No. 393382

However, in the above-described prior art, when the operating knob is pivoted, the proximal end of the operating knob comes into contact with the locking means and is moved to the allowable position by the principle of leverage, thereby allowing the cap to open. Because of this configuration, when the operating knob is operated with a greater force than expected, the strong operating force is directly transmitted to the locking means, and there is a risk that the operating knob, the slider, and the like may be damaged.

Further, in the above prior art, when the cap is in the closed position, the fitting recess for fitting and connecting with the locking means is formed in the slider. The mating recess faces upward, and there is a possibility that the mating recess may be clogged with foreign matter. In this case, even if the cap is swung to the closed position, the engaging means cannot be fitted into the fitting recess, and there is a possibility that the locking means cannot be properly locked.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to prevent damage to an operating knob or locking means by avoiding direct transmission of the operating force of the operating means to the locking means. To provide a locking device for a fuel tank cap capable of preventing foreign matter from entering the inside of the device.

According to the first aspect of the invention, there is provided a cap capable of opening and closing a fuel filler port communicating with a fuel tank of a vehicle by moving between a closed position and an open position, and a swing shaft by an operator. and an operating means that is movable in conjunction with the swinging operation of the operating means, and a locking position that holds the state in which the cap closes the fuel filler port. , locking means for releasing the locking and operating between a permitting position for permitting the opening operation of the cap; a locking means capable of releasing the locking means to allow the movement of the locking means from the locking position to the permitting position ; transmitting means which can be carried by the driver and transmits an ID code unique to the vehicle; and a determination means for determining whether or not the ID code received by the receiving means is valid for the vehicle. The lock device is formed between the swing shaft of the operating means and the locking means, and transmits the rotational force of the swing shaft accompanying the swinging operation of the operating means to the locking means. and an operation force transmission means capable of moving the device by the user, and configured to allow the lock release by the lock means only when the determination means determines that a valid ID code has been received, and the determination means is determined to have received a valid ID code and the movement of the locking means is detected, the lock is released by the locking means.

According to a second aspect of the invention, there is provided the fuel tank cap locking device according to the first aspect, wherein the operation force transmission means includes a first gear formed on the swing shaft and a first gear formed on the locking means. 2 gears, and the first gear and the second gear are meshed to transmit the rotational force of the swing shaft to the locking means via the first gear and the second gear. It is characterized by

According to a third aspect of the invention, there is provided the fuel tank cap locking device according to the second aspect, wherein the first gear and the second gear constitute a rack and pinion, and the first gear It consists of a pinion attached to the end of a shaft, and said second gear consists of a rack formed on said locking means.

The invention according to claim 4 is the fuel tank cap locking device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the locking means is connected to the locking means and is movable together with the locking means. a slider, and a solenoid having a plunger that can be displaced between a position where the slider is locked to restrict movement of the slider and a position where the slider is unlocked and movement of the slider is permitted. characterized by having

The invention according to claim 5 is the fuel tank cap locking device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the cap is formed with an insertion hole through which the swing shaft is inserted, and the swing shaft is inserted. A sealing means for sealing the insertion hole is attached to the driving shaft.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the fuel tank cap locking device according to the first aspect, starting of the engine of the vehicle is permitted on condition that the judging means has judged that a proper ID code has been received. and

According to a seventh aspect of the invention, there is provided the fuel tank cap locking device according to the first aspect, wherein the operation force transmission means includes a link member or a cam member, and the rotational force of the swing shaft is transferred to the link. It is characterized by transmitting to the locking means via a member or a cam member.

According to the invention of claim 1, it is formed between the swing shaft of the operating means and the locking means, and the rotating force of the swing shaft accompanying the swinging operation of the operating means is transmitted to the locking means to move the locking means. Since the operating force transmission means is provided, it is possible to avoid direct transmission of the operating force of the operating means to the engaging means, thereby preventing damage to the operating means or the engaging means and preventing foreign matter from Intrusion into the device can be prevented.
In addition, transmitting means which can be carried by the driver and which transmits an ID code unique to the vehicle, receiving means which is disposed on the vehicle side and can receive the ID code from the transmitting means, and the ID code received by the receiving means. Determination means for determining whether or not the ID code is legitimate for the vehicle, and unlocking by the lock means can be performed only when the determination means determines that the ID code is legitimate. , it is possible to prevent a third party from illegally unlocking the lock by the locking means, and to improve crime prevention.
Further, the unlocking by the locking means is performed on condition that the determination means has determined that the ID code has been received and that the movement of the locking means has been detected. Release can be performed, and operability can be improved.

According to the invention of claim 2, the operating force transmission means has the first gear formed on the swing shaft and the second gear formed on the locking means, and the first gear and the second gear are Since the rotational force of the swing shaft is transmitted to the locking means via the first gear and the second gear, the moving amount and the operating direction of the locking means accompanying the operation of the operating means, and the The operating force transmitted to the locking means can be easily adjusted by operating the operating means.

According to the third aspect of the invention, the first gear and the second gear constitute a rack and pinion, and the first gear consists of a pinion attached to the end of the swing shaft and the second gear. Since the gear consists of a rack formed on the locking means, it is possible to efficiently transmit the rotational force of the swing shaft to the locking means and slide it.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the lock means includes a slider connected to the locking means and movable together with the locking means, a position to lock the slider to restrict movement of the slider, and a position to engage the slider. Since it has a solenoid having a plunger that can be displaced between a position that releases the stop and permits movement of the slider, the operation of the locking means can be reliably locked.

According to the fifth aspect of the invention, the cap is formed with an insertion hole through which the swing shaft is inserted, and the swing shaft is attached with a sealing means for sealing the insertion hole. Therefore, it is possible to easily prevent foreign matter such as rain water and dust from entering the inside of the apparatus.

1 is a plan view and a side view showing a locking device for a fuel tank cap according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line II-II in FIG. 1, and is a schematic diagram showing (a) the state in which the cap is in the closed position and (b) the state in which the cap is in the open position. III-III line sectional view in FIG. Schematic diagram showing a state of the fuel tank cap locking device before operation of the operating means (state in which the locking means is in the locking position). Schematic diagram showing a state of the fuel tank cap locking device after operation of the operating means (the locking means is in the allowable position). FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing operating means, engaging means and locking means in the locking device for the fuel tank cap; A plan view and a side view showing a cap in the locking device of the fuel tank cap. A side view and a front view showing the rocking shaft and the first gear in the locking device of the fuel tank cap. A plan view and a side view showing operation means in the lock device of the fuel tank cap. Four views showing locking means in the locking device of the fuel tank cap. A perspective view showing a slider in the locking device of the fuel tank cap. Four views showing the same slider A perspective view showing a slider and a mounting member to which a solenoid and a detection switch are mounted in the locking device of the fuel tank cap. A three-sided view showing a slider and a mounting member to which a solenoid and a detection switch are mounted in the locking device of the fuel tank cap. Schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the slider and the detection switch in the locking device of the fuel tank cap Schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the slider and the detection switch in the locking device of the fuel tank cap Block diagram showing the overall configuration of the locking device for the fuel tank cap

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.
A fuel tank cap locking device according to the present embodiment is for locking or unlocking the opening and closing of a cap for closing a fuel filler opening leading to a fuel tank in a large motorcycle. 1, an operation knob 2 (operating means), a locking means 3, a solenoid 5 and a slider 6 as locking means, and a detection switch 8. In addition, the above components are housed in a housing member T in which a fuel filler port Ta is formed. Moreover, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, an annular cover portion H is fixed to the upper portion of the housing member T with a plurality of bolts.

The cap 1 moves between a closed position (see FIG. 2(a)) in which the fuel filler opening Ta leading to the fuel tank of the vehicle is closed and an open position (see FIG. 2(b)) in which the filler filler opening is opened. Ta can be opened and closed, and is composed of an upper cap portion 1a and a lower cap portion 1b. In this embodiment, when an operator such as a driver picks up the operation knob 2 and pulls it upward, the cap 1 swings around the swing axis La and moves from the closed position to the open position. The fuel filler port Ta can be exposed to the outside.

As shown in FIG. 7, the upper cap portion 1a is formed with a curved arm portion 1c, and a rocker for rocking the cap 1 between a closed position and an open position is provided at a predetermined portion of the arm portion 1c. A drive shaft La is formed. Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 7, the upper cap portion 1a has an insertion hole 1aa formed at a predetermined position, and a swing shaft Lb, which will be described later, can be inserted through the insertion hole 1aa. The lower cap portion 1b is provided with a sealing material S for sealing the filler opening Ta when the cap 1 is in the closed position, and the locking means 3 is positioned between the locking position and the allowable position as shown in FIGS. It is configured to be accommodated in a state that can be moved between.

As shown in FIG. 9, the operating knob 2 (operating means) has an insertion hole 2a through which the swing shaft Lb is inserted. It is attached to a recess formed in the upper surface of the cap 1 (upper cap portion 1a). When the operator pulls up the operation knob 2 and operates it, the operation knob 2 can be operated to swing about the swing axis Lb.

The swing shaft Lb is configured to be rotatable in accordance with the swinging operation of the operation knob 2, and as shown in FIG. 8, a first gear G1 is attached to one end thereof. The first gear G1 is a rack-and-pinion pinion meshed with a second gear G2, which will be described later. It can rotate integrally with the axis Lb.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 3, the swing shaft Lb according to the present embodiment is provided with sealing means f for sealing the insertion hole 1aa. That is, in this embodiment, since the rotational force of the swing shaft Lb is transmitted to the locking means 3, the inside and outside of the device are communicated through the insertion hole 1aa. Therefore, by attaching the sealing means f to the swing shaft Lb, the insertion hole 1aa can be easily and reliably sealed.

The locking means 3 is movable in conjunction with the operation of the operation knob 2, and has a locking position (see FIG. 4) in which the cap 1 blocks the filler opening Ta and a state in which the locking is released. , and the allowable position (see FIG. 5) where the cap 1 is allowed to open. More specifically, the locking means 3 according to this embodiment can slide substantially linearly in the working space (see FIG. 6) inside the lower cap portion 1b. As shown in FIG. 4, the engaging portion 3a at the tip is engaged with the engaged portion Ha formed in the cover portion H to restrict the movement of the cap 1 from the closed position to the open position, and the operation knob 2 is operated to the allowable position, as shown in FIG. is configured to

4 and 5, the locking means 3 is urged from the allowable position toward the locking position by the biasing force of the coil spring 9, and as shown in FIG. A tapered surface 3aa is formed on the rear surface side of the . When the cap 1 is swung from the open position toward the closed position, the tapered surface 3aa interferes with the engaged portion Ha of the cover portion H, and the engaging means 3 resists the biasing force of the coil spring 9. It is adapted to move slightly in the direction towards the permissible position. In this way, when the locking means 3 moves and reaches a position where the tapered surface 3aa no longer interferes with the locked portion Ha, the cap 1 swings to the closed position and the locking means 3 is moved to the coil spring 7. , the locking portion 3a is locked to the locked portion Ha.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 10, the locking means 3 according to this embodiment has a connecting portion 3b and an extension portion 3c in addition to the locking portion 3a and the tapered surface 3aa. The connecting portion 3b is formed by extending downward from the rear surface side of the engaging portion 3a, and as shown in FIGS. there is The extending portion 3c is composed of a pair of left and right portions integrally extending from both ends of the locking portion 3a, and each end portion 3ca can abut on one end of the coil spring 9 described above. there is

Here, in the locking means 3 according to this embodiment, the second gear G2 is formed on one of the pair of left and right extension portions 3c. The second gear G2 is a rack-and-pinion rack meshed with the first gear G1. When the first gear G1 is operated to rotate, the rotational force is transmitted to move the locking means 3. As shown in FIG.

That is, the first gear G1 and the second gear G2 are formed between the swing axis Lb of the operation knob 2 and the locking means 3, and absorb the rotational force of the swing axis Lb accompanying the swing operation of the operation knob 2. The first gear G1 and the second gear G2 are meshed with each other so that the rotational force of the swing shaft Lb is transmitted to the second gear G1 and the second gear G2. It constitutes a rack and pinion that transmits to the locking means 3 via the first gear G1 and the second gear G2.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the operation of the locking means 3 from the locking position to the permitting position is locked, or the lock is released to permit the movement of the locking means 3 from the locking position to the permitting position. Equipped with locking means to obtain. Specifically, the locking means according to the present embodiment includes a slider 6 that is connected to the locking means 3 and is movable together with the locking means 3, and a slider 6 that is locked to the slider 6 to restrict the movement of the slider 6. It comprises a solenoid 5 having a plunger 5a that can be displaced between a position (protruded state) and a position (retracted state) where the slider 6 is disengaged and allowed to move. ing.

As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the slider 6 is integrally formed with a projecting portion 6a, an interfering portion 6b capable of interfering with the plunger 5a of the solenoid 5, and a convex portion 6c capable of operating the operating portion 8a of the detection switch 8. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the connecting portion 3b of the locking means 3 is fitted into the fitting recess 6aa formed in the projecting portion 6a. As a result, the slider 6 can move within the housing member T following the movement of the locking means 3 between the locking position and the allowable position. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the slider 6 is urged leftward by a coil spring 7. As shown in FIG.

The solenoid 5 is attached to the mounting member 10, and is capable of displacing the plunger 5a between a protruded state and a contracted state when energized. to restrict the movement of the slider 6 (that is, interlocking with the locking means 3), and when the plunger 5a is in a contracted state, the plunger 5a is locked to the slider 6 by separating from the interference portion 6b of the slider 6. is released to permit movement of the slider 6 (that is, interlocking with the locking means 3).

The plunger 5a can be displaced between a protruded state and a contracted state by energization, and has a position where it interferes with the interference portion 6b of the slider 6 in the protruded state, and a position away from the interference portion 6b in the contracted state. A spring (not shown) formed inside the solenoid 5 always biases the solenoid 5 in the direction from the contracted state to the projected state. That is, when the plunger 5a is not energized, the plunger 5a is protruded by the biasing force of the internal spring and locks the locking means 3 by locking the slider 6. The lock of the locking means 3 is released by releasing the locking of the slider 6 by being contracted against the urging force.

The detection switch 8 is a microswitch attached to the mounting member 10 and capable of detecting the movement of the locking means 3 by detecting the movement of the slider 6. As shown in FIGS. is in the locking position, the operating portion 8a is pressed by the convex portion 6c of the slider 6 and the detection switch 8 is electrically turned on. Then, when the operation knob 2 is started to be operated and the locking means 3 begins to move from the locking position toward the allowable position, as shown in FIG. Since the portion 6c is separated, the detection switch 8 is electrically turned off. Accordingly, by detecting the ON/OFF state of the detection switch 8, it is possible to detect the movement of the locking means 3 accompanying the operation of the operation knob 2. FIG. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the solenoid 5, slider 6, coil spring 7, detection switch 8, and mounting member 10 constitute a unit 4. As shown in FIGS.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 17, the vehicle to which this embodiment is applied has transmitting means 11 which can be carried by the driver and which transmits an ID code unique to the vehicle on radio waves, and a transmitting means 11 disposed on the vehicle side. receiving means 12 capable of receiving the ID code from the transmitting means 11, and determination means 13 determining whether or not the ID code received by the receiving means 12 is valid for the vehicle. , on the condition that the judging means 13 has judged that a valid ID code has been received, a control signal is transmitted to the ECU 14 to permit engine starting.

Further, the determination means 13 according to the present embodiment is electrically connected to the detection switch 8, and it is determined that the determination means 13 has received a valid ID code, and the detection switch 8 confirms that the locking means 3 On condition that movement is detected, the plunger 5a of the solenoid 5 is contracted to unlock. That is, when the judging means 13 judges that a valid ID code has been received, the start of movement of the locking means 3 is detected by the detecting switch 8, whereby the plunger 5a of the solenoid 5 is locked from the projected state to the contracted state. means is unlocked to permit the movement of the locking means 3 from the locking position to the allowable position, and if the judging means 15 does not judge that it has received a valid ID code, the detection switch 8 locks it. Even if the start of movement of the means 3 is detected, the plunger 5a of the solenoid 5 is maintained in a projecting state so that the unlocking operation by the lock means is not performed.

According to this embodiment, it is formed between the swing shaft Lb of the operation knob 2 and the locking means 3, and transmits the rotational force of the swing shaft Lb accompanying the swinging operation of the operation knob 2 to the locking means 3. Since the operation force transmission means (specifically, a rack and pinion composed of the first gear G1 and the second gear G2) is provided, the operation force of the operation knob 2 is applied to the locking means 3. It is possible to prevent the operation knob 2 or the locking means 3 from being damaged by avoiding direct transmission through the force, and prevent foreign matter from entering the device.

In particular, the operating force transmission means according to the present embodiment has a first gear G1 formed on the swing shaft Lb and a second gear G2 formed on the locking means 3. Since the two gears G2 are meshed with each other, the rotational force of the swing shaft Lb is transmitted to the locking means 3 via the first gear G1 and the second gear G2. It is possible to easily adjust the movement amount and the operation direction of the means 3 and the operation force transmitted to the locking means 3 by operating the operation knob 2 .

The first gear G1 and the second gear G2 constitute a rack and pinion. The first gear G1 is a pinion attached to the end of the swing shaft Lb, and the second gear G2 is a , and the rack formed on the engaging means 3, it is possible to efficiently transmit the rotational force of the swing shaft Lb to the engaging means 3 for sliding. In this embodiment, the first gear G1 is formed at one end of the swing shaft Lb. A meshing second gear G2 may be formed on each of the extended portions 3c of the locking means 3. As shown in FIG.

Further, the locking means according to the present embodiment includes a slider 6 that is connected to the locking means 3 and is movable together with the locking means 3, a position that locks the slider 6 to restrict the movement of the slider 6, Since it has a solenoid 5 having a plunger 5a that can be displaced between the position where the slider 6 is unlocked and the movement of the slider 6 is permitted, the operation of the locking means 3 can be reliably locked. can.

Furthermore, the cap 1 according to the present embodiment is formed with an insertion hole 1aa through which the swing shaft Lb is inserted, and a seal means f for sealing the insertion hole 1aa is attached to the swing shaft Lb. In addition, it is possible to easily prevent foreign matter such as rainwater and dust from entering the inside of the device through the insertion hole 1aa. The sealing means f may take any form as long as it seals the insertion hole 1aa and does not hinder the rotation of the pivot shaft Lb.

In addition, transmitting means 11 that can be carried by the driver and transmits an ID code unique to the vehicle, receiving means 12 that is disposed on the vehicle side and can receive the ID code from the transmitting means 11, and receiving by the receiving means 12. determining means 13 for determining whether or not the received ID code is valid for the vehicle, and only when the determining means 13 determines that the ID code is valid, the lock means is locked. Since the unlocking can be performed, it is possible to prevent a third party from illegally unlocking the lock by the locking means, thereby improving crime prevention.

In particular, on the condition that the determination means 13 determines that a valid ID code has been received and that the movement of the locking means 3 is detected, the lock is released by the lock means. Unlocking can be performed in the process, and operability can be improved compared to, for example, unlocking performed by a separate operating means (access switch or the like) attached to the vehicle.

Although the present embodiment has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this. As long as the rotational force of the swing shaft Lb associated with the swinging operation of the operation knob 2 can be transmitted to the locking means 3 to move it, it is limited to the first gear G1 and the second gear G2. Instead, other forms such as a link member or a cam member may be used.

Further, although the operating force transmission means according to this embodiment is made up of a rack and pinion made up of the first gear G1 and the second gear G2, both gears are made up of gears, or the first gear is made up of gears. A separate gear may be meshed between G1 and the second gear G2. In particular, if the operation force transmission means is a separate gear meshed between the first gear G1 and the second gear G2, the moving direction of the locking means 3 can be reversed with respect to the operation direction of the operation knob 2. can. The applicable vehicle may be a buggy, a snowmobile, or the like, in addition to an automobile or a two-wheeled vehicle.

An operation force transmission means is provided between the swing shaft of the operating means and the locking means, and is capable of transmitting the rotational force of the swing shaft accompanying the swinging operation of the operating means to the locking means to move the locking means. and only when the judging means has judged that a valid ID code has been received, the lock can be unlocked by the locking means, and the judging means has judged that a valid ID code has been received, and As long as it is a fuel tank cap locking device that unlocks by means of a locking means on the condition that the movement of the stopping means is detected , it can be applied to those having a different external shape or having other functions added. be able to.

1 cap 1a upper cap portion 1aa insertion hole 1b lower cap portion 1c arm portion 2 operation knob (operation means)
2a insertion hole 3 locking means 3a locking portion 3aa tapered surface 3b connecting portion 3c extending portion (rack)
4 unit 5 solenoid (locking means)
5a plunger 6 slider (locking means)
6a Projecting portion 6aa Fitting concave portion 6b Interfering portion 6c Projecting portion 7 Coil spring 8 Detection switch 8a Actuating portion 9 Coil spring 10 Mounting member 11 Transmitting means 12 Receiving means 13 Judging means 14 ECU
G1 1st gear G2 2nd gear T Accommodating member Ta Fuel supply port H Cover portion Ha Locked portion S Sealing materials La, Lb Oscillating shaft f Sealing means

Claims (7)

a cap capable of opening and closing a fuel filler port communicating with a fuel tank of a vehicle by moving between a closed position and an open position;
an operating means that allows an operator to perform a swinging operation about a swinging axis;
It is movable in conjunction with the swinging operation of the operating means, and has a locked position where the cap closes the filler opening and holds a state where the cap closes the filler opening, and a locked position where the cap is unlocked to allow the cap to open. a locking means operating between a permissive position;
locking means for locking the movement of the locking means from the locking position to the permitting position, or unlocking the lock to permit the movement of the locking means from the locking position to the permitting position;
transmitting means that can be carried by the driver and that transmits an ID code unique to the vehicle;
receiving means arranged on the vehicle side and capable of receiving the ID code from the transmitting means;
determining means for determining whether or not the ID code received by the receiving means is valid for the vehicle;
A locking device for a fuel tank cap comprising
An operating force formed between the swing shaft of the operating means and the locking means, and capable of transmitting the rotational force of the swing shaft accompanying the swinging operation of the operating means to the locking means to move the locking means. The device is configured to be unlocked by the locking means only when the determining means determines that the valid ID code has been received, and the determining means determines that the valid ID code has been received. A locking device for a fuel tank cap, characterized in that, on condition that it is determined that the signal has been received and that movement of the locking means is detected, unlocking is performed by the locking means. The operating force transmission means has a first gear formed on the swing shaft and a second gear formed on the locking means, and is constructed by meshing the first gear and the second gear. 2. A locking device for a fuel tank cap according to claim 1, wherein the rotational force of said rocking shaft is transmitted to said locking means through said first gear and said second gear. The first gear and the second gear constitute a rack and pinion, the first gear being a pinion attached to the end of the swing shaft, and the second gear being the engaging gear. 3. A locking device for a fuel tank cap according to claim 2, wherein said locking means comprises a rack formed on said locking means. The locking means are
a slider connected to the locking means and movable together with the locking means;
a solenoid having a plunger that can be displaced between a position where the slider is locked to restrict movement of the slider and a position where the slider is unlocked and movement of the slider is permitted;
The fuel tank cap locking device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized by comprising: 5. The cap according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein an insertion hole for inserting the swing shaft is formed in the cap, and sealing means for sealing the insertion hole is attached to the swing shaft. 1. A locking device for a fuel tank cap according to claim 1. 2. A locking device for a fuel tank cap according to claim 1, wherein starting of the engine of the vehicle is permitted on condition that said determining means has determined that a valid ID code has been received. 3. The operating force transmission means is configured to have a link member or a cam member, and transmits the rotational force of the swing shaft to the locking means via the link member or the cam member. 2. A locking device for a fuel tank cap according to claim 1 .

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